We are pleased to announce that Elizabeth R. Cox has been elected as a partner at Best & Flanagan, effective January 1, 2026. A valued member of our Litigation practice group, Elizabeth focuses her expertise on construction and business litigation, as well as representing clients in contract disputes. In a statement, Board Chair Dan Grimsrud […]

Best & Flanagan is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms® rankings by Best Lawyers®, with one nationally ranked practice area and sixteen regionally ranked practice areas. Firms included in Best Law Firms are celebrated for their excellence in legal expertise  and industry knowledge, demonstrated consistently through impressive ratings […]

“We’re excited to share that we’ve recently welcomed some fantastic new teammates to Best & Flanagan,” said Dan Grimsrud, the firm’s Board Chair. Kathryn Bredemus joined our thriving Private Wealth Planning practice, Chase Barta and Benjmain Noeldner rejoined us after successful stints as summer associates, and Emily Knowlan joined our dynamic Family Law team. Chase […]

Best & Flanagan is pleased to announce the rankings of Mary Shearen, Jennifer Lammers and our Private Wealth Planning practice group in the 2025 edition of Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth Guide.  Mary Shearen is recognized as a Band 2 attorney in Minnesota for her Private Wealth practice. Sources note that she is an “outstanding […]

Best & Flanagan is pleased to announce that twenty attorneys from the firm have been named to the Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. These attorneys will be recognized in the July/August issues of Minnesota Super Lawyers Magazine, Mpls. St. Paul Magazine, and Twin Cities Business. Attorneys selected in the Super Lawyers and Rising […]

Best & Flanagan is pleased to welcome Gregory Westerhaus to our Private Wealth Planning practice group. Greg advises and develops plans for a variety of clients, from simple wills to more complicated trusts. He focuses his practice on estate and trust administration and business succession planning. “We’re excited to welcome Greg to the Private Wealth Planning group […]

Best & Flanagan is pleased to announce the rankings of Tim Sullivan, Justin Short, and our Construction Law practice group in the 2025 edition of Chambers and Partners’ USA Guide. For his seventeenth year, Tim Sullivan is recognized in Minnesota as a Band 2 attorney for his Construction Law practice. He is noted in the market for […]

Best & Flanagan is excited to announce that Ryan Malone has joined the firm as a partner in our Commercial Litigation and Construction Law practice groups. In his practice, Ryan regularly negotiates and drafts contracts with vendors, subcontractors, outside sales representatives, and consultants. He also resolves disputes with homeowners, regulators, and insurance companies. Ryan especially enjoys strategizing with clients over […]

Best & Flanagan is excited to announce that Spencer R. Riegelman has joined the firm as an associate in our Private Wealth Planning practice group. In his practice, Spencer seeks to give practical advice about the impact of wealth on future generations and create tailored solutions for each client’s unique needs. As a trusted advisor, he focuses […]